Congratulations Class of 2020

We celebrate with the class of 2020 North Dakota State University graduates. We are so proud of your accomplishments! We plan to host an official commencement ceremony in December, but we wanted you to have some resources to celebrate at home. Use the files below as you celebrate with your family.

Commencement Speakers

Nine students across academic colleges were nominated by their deans and department chairs to serve as the spring 2020 commencement speaker. Learn more about the commencement speaker nominees.

Students, faculty and staff congratulate the class of 2020

Commencement Program

The most memorable part of the NDSU experience, according to new grads

Matthew Friedmann

The most memorable part of my experience was when I was crowned Homecoming King during my senior year. Everyone on the Homecoming court became good friends and we had a blast the entire week.

The relationships I have made throughout my time at NDSU have made a lasting impact on my life. I have met some of my best friends through the student organizations I have been a part of, learned from some of the most inspiring nursing faculty members and grown both personally and professionally.

Senior Capstone Projects

These research projects cover a variety of subjects and provide students with an opportunity to conduct semester-long, in-depth research on a topic of their choice. NDSU professors support the students and supervise their research efforts.

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university. We are a top-ranked institution, providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges – our graduates shape a better world.